• Semester 1 (Day)

Synopsis

This  unit  is designed to allow students to appreciate  the  role  of
philosophy  and  ethics  in  science  and  to  develop  a   range   of
communication skills required in the successful pursuit of a career in
scientific  research. The first component of the course considers  the
interactions between science and society with an emphasis  on  science
philosophy and ethics. The second component is designed to  allow  the
student   to  develop  skills  in  particular  aspects  of  scientific
communication.  These  include computer based  information  retrieval,
verbal and written scientific communication skills (debates, seminars,
posters  and papers) and the preparation and presentation of  research
grant proposals.